Bachelor of Arts (Major) in English — BAFEG

About Course

The Bachelor of Arts (Major) in English — code BAFEG — is a three-year undergraduate program offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University and deliverable through IGNOU UAE (OSC 5509, Sharjah). This degree prepares students with a solid foundation in English literature, language skills, critical analysis, and communication, shaping you into a confident, articulate graduate with versatility across creative, academic, and professional roles.

Duration & Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

- Completion of 10+2 / Senior Secondary or equivalent from a recognised board

- No age limit

FEE

Course Fee

2300 AED per year

Exam Fee

AED 75 /paper

What We Provide – IGNOU UAE (OSC 5509)

IGNOU BAFEG – Syllabus Overview (2025–26)

Year 1

S. No.

Subject Name

Subject Code

Credits

Indian Classical Literature

BEGC-101

6

European Classical Literature

BEGC-102

6

Indian Writing in English

Indian Writing in English

6

British Poetry & Drama: 14th–17th C

BEGC-104

6

English Communication Skills

BEGAE-182

4

Year 1 Total Credits
28

Year 2

S. No.

Subject Name

Subject Code

Credits

American Literature

BEGC-105

6

Popular Literature

BEGC-106

6

British Poetry & Drama: 17th–18th C

BEGC-107

6

Tourism & Anthropology (Skill)

BANS-183

4

Gender Sensitization

BGDG-172

6

Year 2 Total Credits
28

Year 3

S. No.

Subject Name

Subject Code

Credits

British Literature: 18th Century

BEGC-108

6

British Romantic Literature

BEGC-109

6

British Literature: 19th Century

BEGC-110

6

Women’s Writing

BEGC-111

6

Modern European Drama

BEGC-113

6

Year 3 Total Credits
30

Progression Pathways

After completing your BA (Major) in English, you can further advance your career or studies through:

Your IGNOU degree sets a strong foundation for both advanced education and leadership roles in diverse fields.

IGNOU Accreditation and Recognition

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Distance Education Bureau (DEB)

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

UNESCO
Collaboration

World Education Services